SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Jessica Runicles introduced Motorsport UK’ s Carbon Calculator to the FIA Conference in Macau
FIA Conference and World Motor Sport Council meeting
Focused on the growth of motorsport and the advancement of safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all, the opening session of the 2025 FIA Conference in Macau stressed the importance of communication and collaboration.
Jessica Runicles represented Motorsport UK at the FIA Sustainability Update during the conference. The session introduced the FIA’ s new sustainability strategy, and she spoke about the role of data in driving sustainability, sharing an update on Motorsport UK’ s Carbon Calculator. This tool is built specifically for motorsport, and estimates emissions from club events, helping organisers take practical steps to reduce their impact.
Formula E GEN4
The FIA has confirmed the technical regulations for GEN4 of Formula E at the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau. GEN4 will arrive the season after next and will include permanent four-wheel-drive. Maximum power rises from 350kW to 600kW, while the car’ s regeneration capability increases from 600kW to 700kW, making the Formula E car capable of generating more power than it will use.
Liquid hydrogen regulations
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the Federation’ s first-ever set of safety regulations for vehicles powered by liquid hydrogen. Developed with input from industry experts across sectors such as aerospace, energy, hydrogen infrastructure, automotive hydrogen storage, refuelling technologies, system integration, risk assessment and safety engineering, as well as automotive manufacturers and the ACO, the new framework, soon to be integrated into Appendix J, Article 253 of the FIA’ s International Sporting Code, sets strict standards for vehicle integration, storage systems, and refuelling procedures. Key safety measures include pressuretested compartments, multialert hydrogen leak detection and boil-off limits.
The new Mokka GSe Rally will replace the Corsa Rally Electric as the race car in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup next season and is developed in accordance with the new FIA eRally5 regulations, so will be eligible for worldwide competition from the 2026 rally season onwards.
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